Dams in Decatur County, Georgia
19Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Decatur County, Georgia
Decatur County has 19 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Decatur County is 54 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Summer Lake Dam at 40 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 40 | 2005 | |
| Crystal Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 36 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Extension Research Center Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Irrigation | 1974 |
| Phillips Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1994 |
| Gandy Hill Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | |
| Miller Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | ||
| Coastal Lumber Co. Lake Dam #2 | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Coastal Lumber Co. Lake Dam #4 | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Johnson -higdon Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | 1999 | |
| Davis Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Maxwell Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | 1994 | |
| Owens Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | |
| Rich Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Coastal Lumber Co. Lake Dam #1 | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Coastal Lumber Co. Lake Dam #3 | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Cresent Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Water Supply | |
| W. B. Miller Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Recreation | |
| William Fletcher Jr. Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 32 | ||
| Maxwell Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 20 |